On-Deck Monday: Richard seeks 15th win in Milwaukee

The Series: The season-ending series lost some of its appeal when the Brewers were shut out 7-0 Sunday to be eliminated from contention for the second National League wildcard berth. But the N.L. RBI title is still on the line with the PadresChase Headley leading Milwaukee’s Ryan Braun 113-112 going into the final three games. The Padres and Brewers split the first six games they’ve played this season. The Brewers won two of the first three played in Milwaukee.

Richard, 29, will be making his second bid at a 15th win. If he is successful, he will become the Padres first pitcher to win 15 games in a season since Jake Peavy won 19 games in his Cy Young Award-winning campaign of 2007. Richard is coming off his shortest outing of the season. He gave up six runs (four earned) on 10 hits in 3 2/3 innings against the Dodgers last Wednesday to see his five-decision winning streak snapped. Richard is 7-2 over his last 10 starts with a 3.41 ERA. The Padres are 8-2 over those 10 starts. This will be Richard’s first appearance of the season against the Brewers. He is 2-1 lifetime against Milwaukee with a 4.15 ERA in five starts and 1-1 at Miller Park with a 6.91 ERA in three starts.

Marcum will be making his 21st start of the season. He is 1-0 this season with a 2.13 ERA in two previous starts against the Padres. Marcum is 3-0 lifetime against the Padres with a 3.51 ERA in four career starts. When Marcum was credited for the win last Wednesday against the Reds, it was his first win since he defeated the Padres on June 8 in Milwaukee. He is 1-1 with a 4.54 ERA in seven starts since being reinstated from the disabled list. The Brewers are 9-11 in his first 20 starts.